What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Director – State & Local Government position at Gables Search Group?
Progressive certified public accountant firm is seeking an Audit Director with expertise in State and Local Government for a leadership role in Albany, OR. This position offers a fast track to Partnership, a reasonable work-life balance, and a hybrid work environment. Relocation assistance is available.
The Audit Director will act as the main point of contact between the Partner, client, and professional staff. Responsibilities include managing multiple auditing and accounting projects, coordinating engagement workflow, training staff, and developing new business opportunities. The Director plays a key role in maintaining client relationships and is positioned for future growth within the firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Builds and maintains strong client relationships by staying in contact throughout the year and possessing a thorough understanding of the client’s operations.
- Acts as engagement partner or reports directly to the partner on engagements, signing attest opinions when assigned as the engagement partner.
- Oversees all engagement phases, ensures compliance with accounting frameworks and firm policies, and communicates important updates to the partner.
- Assumes a leadership role in staff training, performance evaluations, and recruitment.
- Serves as a subject matter expert in the governmental sector, ensuring engagements are properly scheduled and executed.
- Plays a key role in generating new business for the firm, attending prospective client meetings, and maintaining compliance with firm policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in public accounting with 2 years in a senior manager position, specializing in auditing state and local governments.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and a valid CPA license.
- Demonstrated ability to bring in new business and experience with government auditing standards.
- Ability to direct, review, and train departmental staff, with exposure to audits of nonprofit organizations.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid working environment with potential travel to client locations and firm offices.
- Same-day travel for client meetings and seminars, as well as overnight stays for out-of-town clients.
- Overtime work expected throughout the year, with peak periods from August to February.